IT Technical Specialist 1

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health This position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health, Office of the Secretary. Looking for an opportunity to utilize your exceptional skills, challenge yourself, and make a high impact in the workplace? Join our team and play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the Disability Determinations Services (DDS). In this position you’ll serve as lead information technology staff and project leader, ensuring proper monitoring and maintenance of various system servers, troubleshooting and determining analyses of technological issues, and providing software assistance to users. In this role, you’ll work in coordination with Human Resources and DDS Management to facilitate employee onboarding processes and function as an SSA security officer. Here, you’ll enjoy displaying and expanding your knowledge and skill in a myriad of ways that significantly help DDS continue to provide quality service to the community. Come be a part!, * Monitor and provide support with various system servers, printers, and hardware

• Install and utilize system tools as they become available for tracking and support of system activity
• Coordinate and communicate with SSA, LDH, and HP support as needed
• Set up and configure all DDS equipment and networks
• Provide troubleshooting of hardware problems and provide analysis of findings to management
• Initiate and coordinate replacement of obsolete equipment and disposal of network components
• Design and support of special database, spreadsheets, and templates as needed
• Maintain a current inventory database of all equipment, users, and network cabling
• Participate as a leader within local and state System User Groups
• Work with office managers to prepare for federal and state audits
• Complete oversight of new hire, termination, and user change IT activities by ensuring all equipment and clearances are received, and all steps have been taken
• Attend SSA meetings and monitor infrastructure alerts for information that could impact system users

Do you have experience in IT department experience?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one’s actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others. Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts. Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies. Leveraging Technology: The ability to use digital tools, systems, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Managing Performance: The ability to plan, monitor, and document employee performance throughout the year.

Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges., Six years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate’s degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A master’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE: A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• Paid holidays, As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran’s Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to)

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.